Join Tom Silverstein for updates, analysis and discussion as the Green Bay Packers take on the Detroit Lions in the season finale at Lambeau Field.

Hey everyone, welcome to the live blog for Packers vs. Lions. Yet another nice day for football, albeit a little on the chilly side Hope you're warm and toasty and ready for some great discussion.

by Tom Silverstein12/30/2018 5:33:30 PM

TomBefore we get going. Let me say thanks for another great year and your patience with putting up with all of us.

A tip of the hat

Hope your doing this next year. Also will you be doing a draft day blog?

by Mike12/30/2018 5:33:36 PM

Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. I would guess that our next live blog will be when they introduce the new coach. So stay tune for information on that. And we definitely will be there all three days of the draft.

by Tom Silverstein12/30/2018 5:34:31 PM

Good Morning Tom, Happy New Year.

by James12/30/2018 5:34:37 PM

Hi Tom from sunny Galesville

by Chris12/30/2018 5:34:38 PM

So, no Adams today. Do we finally see a full game for Tonyan?

by Hyo12/30/2018 5:34:40 PM

It would be nice, wouldn't it?

by Tom Silverstein12/30/2018 5:34:51 PM

SILVERSTEIN RULES !

by PackerBacker5012/30/2018 5:34:52 PM

Wanted to get this in early, Tom. Thanks for the great work with the blog and yours and the entire staff’s great coverage of the Packers this year. Happy New Year!

by Todd in MS12/30/2018 5:34:57 PM

Thanks, Todd!

by Tom Silverstein12/30/2018 5:35:04 PM

Morning Tom - If Fitzgerald gets hired arent we looking at a 1-3 year transition. Also track record of college coaches excelling in NFL is rather bleak? Your thoughts?

by TXPACKFAN12/30/2018 5:35:09 PM

It really depends on who he hires. Some of the bigger mistakes made were when the college guys brought in college assistant coaches to fill their staff. Fitzgerald would need an experienced staff and Gutekunst would have to help him build it. The other thing is that guys like Chip Kelly and Steve Spurrier, etc... had some personnel control. This guy would not.

by Tom Silverstein12/30/2018 5:37:04 PM

Tom: Jay Glazer says Philbin is out. Do you agree has has no Chance?

by PackerBacker5012/30/2018 5:37:11 PM

Well, he's out in the sense that he's the interim coach. I would not dismiss him as a fallback option if they get aced out of the top candidates and I wouldn't rule him out as an assistant.

by Tom Silverstein12/30/2018 5:38:52 PM

Tom. Aaron seemed upset when Alex Van pelt left after last season. If we go defense with the head coach, do you think Alex would be a OC candidate?

by Ccrider12/30/2018 5:39:07 PM

No, I do not. They don't want to kow tow to Rodgers. That would be a huge mistake.

by Tom Silverstein12/30/2018 5:39:33 PM

Is Murphy a micromanager or has be become one?

by Dirty Martini12/30/2018 5:39:39 PM

Seems like it. But I want to see how this search goes.

by Tom Silverstein12/30/2018 5:39:53 PM

Hi Tom, thanks for the great blog all season! What range is the range of draft positions that is on the line in today's game?

by Tim from Duluth12/30/2018 5:40:01 PM

If they lose, they could pick as high as 11th and if they win, I believe it's 15.

by Tom Silverstein12/30/2018 5:40:22 PM

Thanks for another season Tom. Soul search starts tomorrow for everyone including Fans. Looking to see a deliberate and structured process to bring a new leader into the Head Coaching position. 2019 will be a better year. Thanks again.

by Eric in California12/30/2018 5:40:30 PM

Hi Tom, with Adams and ESB out today, do we see more of Kumerow or J'mon Mooore?

by FMCH12/30/2018 5:40:41 PM

Definitely, Kumerow. I don't know about Moore because he keeps screwing up. I would hope Tonyan plays a lot.

by Tom Silverstein12/30/2018 5:41:59 PM

Tom, do you think Adams sitting will lead to Rodgers leaving the game earlier than if he were going for the records with Davante? Would love to see the Packers get up by a couple scores and then get A-Rod out of there. Thinking a TD each to Cobb, Tonyan and MVS aught to call it a day.

by SoCalPacker12/30/2018 5:42:09 PM

I could see them pulling him at halftime. A lot will depend on the score. They want to win the game and finish on a high note. I wouldn't blame them for wanting that.

by Tom Silverstein12/30/2018 5:42:40 PM

Tom

How hurt is Davante? Must be bad to sit out and not go for the records

by Mike12/30/2018 5:43:47 PM

They aren't going to risk getting him hurt worse. If he's not playing, it's for a reason.

by Tom Silverstein12/30/2018 5:44:27 PM

Hi Tom, even though CM #52, has lost a few steps wouldn’t it make sense for the Packers to resign him, and move him to the inside alongside Martinez, he’d still be quicker than most IL’s

by Collarbone1212/30/2018 5:44:37 PM

I would definitely try to re-sign him at the right price. I think he had a solid second half of the season. He's not the impact player he was, but he still plays the run pretty well and can be used as a third-down rusher. I would definitely consider him for inside also.

by Tom Silverstein12/30/2018 5:45:28 PM

Thanks for all your patience and great reporting Who do you think are most likely playing their last game as a Packer

by Robert12/30/2018 5:45:35 PM

I would say Jimmy Graham, Marcedes Lewis, Antonio Morrison, Eddie Pleasant, possibly Randall Cobb. I know I'm forgetting a few who are borderline.

by Tom Silverstein12/30/2018 5:47:45 PM

No Adams, no St. Brown. Should be a good day to fire up the Kumerow hype machine for next season.

by Gareth12/30/2018 5:47:52 PM

Also wanted to say thank you for your blog. Dont get packers coverage in Houston and your insight and comments during game are most appreciated. Great work!

by TXPACKFAN12/30/2018 5:47:58 PM

Thanks!

by Tom Silverstein12/30/2018 5:47:59 PM

Would Tom hire Fangio or Fitzgerald if you were in charge of the Packers?

by John in Coppell Tx12/30/2018 5:48:01 PM

Fangio.

by Tom Silverstein12/30/2018 5:48:05 PM

Also a brief coaching name that hasn't gotten a lot of talk but seems like it would make sense based on the past coaching hires in GB. Couldn't Darell Bevell be in the mix? Consider he has coached Brett Favre to his greatest statistical season, is credited with the scouting and development of Russel Wilson in Seattle and oh yeah was actually Aaron Rodgers first QB coach. Has hints of both the Mike Sherman and Mike McCarthy Hires in terms of connections to GB. Could easily see him as a HC candidate or OC candidate.

by SoCalPacker12/30/2018 5:48:25 PM

More of an offensive coach than a head coach. I don't see him jumping to that level right now. But he's a name to consider when thinking about coordinators.

by Tom Silverstein12/30/2018 5:48:55 PM

Tom, any new good coaching rumors?

by James12/30/2018 5:48:59 PM

Nothing solid. just that Pat Fitzgerald is definitely in the mix. We'll know more tomorrow.

by Tom Silverstein12/30/2018 5:49:21 PM

Tom: As the offers pour in tomorrow for you to switch Blogs, remember your GB Faithful Bloggers!

by PackerBacker5012/30/2018 5:49:30 PM

Tom, do you see any surprise head coaches being let go?

by JH in TX12/30/2018 5:49:35 PM

I don't think so. The biggest surprise would be Mike Zimmer if the Vikings miss the playoffs and Adam Gase.